Removing Control Unit For Front-End Electronics

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Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche .
The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed .
Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts .

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Control Unit For Front-End Electronics
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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit

Release locking clip -a- and disconnect electric plug connection -1- .
Release electric plug connections -2- (-a- ) and unplug them.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector For Front-End Electronics Control Unit

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Press locking lugs -4- outwards and unclip control unit from the bracket -3- . The bracket -3- remains installed.

Fig 3: Unclipping Front-End Electronics Control Unit
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